microwave caramel popcorn

This easy 15 minute recipe for Microwave Caramel Popcorn is a sweet and salty treat perfect for snacking, dessert or gifting during the holidays!

Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Place popped popcorn in a large brown paper bag.

Add the butter to a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.

Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stopping to stir every minute.

Working quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour the caramel mixture into the bag with the popcorn. Close the bag and shake well.

Add the brown bag to the microwave and microwave for 1 minute and shake. Repeat this step two more times.

Pour the popcorn onto wax paper and spread out to cool.

Put your favorite snack into overdrive with Microwave Caramel Corn—an easy way to turn savory to sweet in no time!